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EJ52 UGD

2003 Lexus LS430

Bronze Petrol 4293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,380 mi
Last recorded220,380 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Lexus LS43091,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 UGD
MakeLexus
ModelLS430
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,293cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 220,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 220,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 207,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 194,918 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust leak

Fail 20 Oct 2021 194,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust leak

Fail 11 Oct 2021 194,559 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS REQUIRE POLISHING. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet support struts not working.

Engine or p.a,s, oil leak requires investigation.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 180,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 180,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 169,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 168,011 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 162,560 miles

Gearbox earth strap broken.

Various small engine oil leaks.

Fail 1 Jun 2017 162,560 miles

brake caliper securing device loose Pad pin R clip missing. (3.5.1j)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Gearbox earth strap broken.

Various small engine oil leaks.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 153,797 miles

Both front headlight lenses opaque.

Eml illuminated.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 143,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2014 130,905 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 130,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2013 119,679 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 105,698 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,750 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 88,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 72,611 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 72,611 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 62,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 46,207 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 34,072 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,675 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 30,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Lexus LS430?

Based on 44,904 MOT tests across 2,597 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
5,578
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,597
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,433
position lamp(s) not working 519
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 509
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 468
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 384
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EJ52 UGD is a 2003 Lexus LS430 in Bronze with a 4,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Lexus LS430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 91,314 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus LS430 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,433 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ52 UGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus LS430 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Lexus LS430 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EJ52 UGD is a 2003 Lexus LS430, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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